The Washington critic., 1887-10-17
WASHINGTON, OCTOBER II, 1887.
DIR. CLEvELANp-GREErINs.

Western and Southern journeyings
and be In the National Capital again.
Wherever he has been he has re.
ceived the cordial greetings and God
speeds of the people. A more hos
pitable reception was never extended to
Chief Magistrate before; nor has
ever any old world prince or potentate
enjoyed similar ovation.
1t has all been done In spirit of
generous friendship, not as matter OF
mere form aud ceremony. There have
been costly and magnificent displays In
his honor, but they have been devoid
of obsequious ostenta,ion. They arc
simply significant of that great con.
servativc trait OF the American people,
which compels their respect to the duly
constituted authorities of the country
With all their fonduess for office,
their regard for law as symbolized by
the trusts Of office Is the more absorb.
ing passion, as it is the sure hope and
foundation of our civil institutions.
There is general impression, also,
not only that the highest official distinc.
tion in the gift Of the people, as per.
soniflcd in Mr.. Cleveland is entitled to
their reverence, but that Mr.. Cleveland
himself has made so honest and capable
President that he may worthily re-
ceive the grateful plaudits of his fellow.
citizens.
The same sentiment which mani
Tested Itself in Chicago, st, Paul and
st. Louis, and which is promised such
signal demonstration In Atlanta and
Montgomery, exists In Washington;
and 1t Is but proper-it Is more than
proper, indeed 1t assumes the nature
of an obligatory courtesy--that on
arriving In this city. after prolonged
absence and extended travel, Mr..
Cleveland and his handsome wife
should be made the recipient of well
coming congratulations upon their safe
return.
There need be no elaborate prepara-
ton for such reception. Let 1t be
understood that such demonstration Is
10 be. with the simple accompaniment
of martial music and committee of
escort, In which the military of the
District would no doubt readily partici.
pate, and there would be a general
outpourlng of the people to testify their
regard for the Presidential office and
Its honored incumbent.
On such an occasion political preju-
dices and personal grievances can be set
aside. 1t is no occasion for their ex.
hibition.
More than this, the President should
he reminded In some such way that he
is not always TO be permitted to make
his exits and ENTRANCES unhcralded and
unattended, but that the National Cap.
ital, with q due sense of the proprieties
and amenities of life, is ready to show
him the same hospilable attentions that
have been showered upon his progress
ever since his departure.
THE movement in favor of the erec
tion of a public hall for national con-
yentlon and other purposes needed but
bare suggestion to popularize 1t, and
fair prospect dawns of securing at
last what the National Capital has so
long needed. The general feeling seems
to be, moreover, that the building
should be no cheap or temporary struc.
ture, but one worthy of the seat of
government and forming one of its
chief architectural adornments. Its
uses would be manifold 1t should be
borne In mind that there are not only
national political conventions to be
held, but meetings Of many and i'm
portant associations of varied charac.
ter, all of which can annually be con.
centrated In Washington If proper
facilities are provided for their
accommodation. There is to be
another Presidential Inauguration
here in the spring of 1880. The
same season will witness the open
ing Of the Constitutional Centennial,
when hall of the capacity proposed
will be imperatively needed. This Is
to be followed by the still greater cele-
bratlon Of 1892 and by the establish.
ment of the Permanent Exposition, in
the progress of which the great hall
would play notable part. it's super
houSi ho"S'cii W hulNiplJ tOusiucta-
tions that point to the necessity of &C.
tltn, and immediate action, In the
premises; and now that the public.
spirit, citizens Of the Capital are ripe
for the project let 1t be pushed with all
possible energy and dispatch.
SPEAKING OF the place to be selected
for the holding of the neNt Nati1na'
Democratic Convention, the Washing
ton correspondent of the CInclnuat
EHgHtrcJ says
When the time for a light foF the honoi
comes, Cincinnati will doubtless be in tht
fray with her purse, her eloqucnce and he
persuasive power,
Doubtless. So will Chicago, st
Louis, Saratoga, possibly other places
be "in the fray The claims of the
city of Washington are also destined to
be an important factor 10 the contro.
versy, and If cher purse, her eloquence
and her persuasive power are prop
erly utilized there will be little ques.
tion as to the result.
THEY are having the same trouble IL